Warehouse Forklift Operator 1

AkzoNobel; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs247 in Great Yarmouth is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator on 2nd shift to support urgent material requests and ensure production continuity. You will move materials safely, assist with counts, and transport drums, totes, pallets, and sacks across the site.

The role requires the ability to pass material handling tests, strong attention to detail, and adherence to safety policies. Starting hourly rate is based on experience, with opportunities to grow as you contribute to a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate forklift and handle materials safely.
• Ability to respond to inventory discrepancies promptly.
• Strong attention to detail to meet accuracy standards.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials to production areas on schedule.
• Assist with cycle counts and audits.
• Load and unload drums, totes, pallets, and sacks.
• Report discrepancies or safety issues.
• Support pre-batch activities to supply materials to the plant floor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

This Warehouse Forklift Operator 1 - 2nd Shift position focuses on supporting urgent material requests to prevent downtime. Forklift & Material Handling.

What you'll work on

• Deliver materials to designated production areas safely and on time
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits
• Load, unload, and transport drums, totes, pallets, and super sacks
• Report discrepancies, damaged materials, or label issues. Safety & Compliance
• Batch is responsible for staging raw materials, intermediates, and packaging components to support batch production in a fast-paced paint and coatings manufacturing environment

What you'll bring

• Capable of passing any material handling tests required
• They must be sensitive to inventory variations and deal with them aggressively
• Great attention to detail is needed to achieve the strict accuracy standards required
• High School degree or equivalent
• Ability operate a variety of material handling equipment
• The Waukegan site produces a very wide range of products and sizes ranging from 2, – 5, gallons
• This diversity puts great demands on the Pre-Batch Operators to support the plant floor
• In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability
• Ability to lift 55Lb
• Adhere to all site safety policies and Life Saving Rules.
• Follow hazardous material handling procedures.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform movements in SAP in real time

Role details

• Schedule: 2nd Shift
• Starting hourly rate - hourly based on experience